Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Discover the back story behind the bittersweet melodies of an achingly beautiful song by Congolese-Canadian singer-songwriter Blandine Mbiya.
As part of her performance for the Museum’s From Africa festival, the Toronto-based chanteuse paints a verbal picture of a traveller leaving on a boat from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, waving goodbye to his loved ones — and his hometown — as he departs. Watch the video to experience the gorgeous melancholy of Mbiya’s musical storytelling for yourself.
Streamed live on February 27, 2021, the From Africa: A Celebration for Black History Month was presented by the Aga Khan Museum and guest-curated by the Batuki Music Society.
To watch the full From Africa concert: youtu.be/Yh7hDJpamqY
Pocket Performances are presented by TD Bank Group.
Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and promote understanding between peoples. To learn more about how you can support the Museum by making a donation or becoming a Friend or Patron, please visit: agakhanmuseum.org/support.
Discover the back story behind the bittersweet melodies of an achingly beautiful song by Congolese-Canadian singer-songwriter Blandine Mbiya.
As part of her performance for the Museum’s From Africa festival, the Toronto-based chanteuse paints a verbal picture of a traveller leaving on a boat from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, waving goodbye to his loved ones — and his hometown — as he departs. Watch the video to experience the gorgeous melancholy of Mbiya’s musical storytelling for yourself.
Streamed live on February 27, 2021, the From Africa: A Celebration for Black History Month was presented by the Aga Khan Museum and guest-curated by the Batuki Music Society.
To watch the full From Africa concert: youtu.be/Yh7hDJpamqY
Pocket Performances are presented by TD Bank Group.
Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and promote understanding between peoples. To learn more about how you can support the Museum by making a donation or becoming a Friend or Patron, please visit: agakhanmuseum.org/support.
